Origin, Meaning, and History of Carol
Carol is of English origin and means a “hymn” or “song.” Therefore, the name is quite popular among many Christian and musical families. It is a popular gender-neutral name but is commonly used as a female name, with Carl or Karl being the masculine versions. Since the carols remind us of the Christmas season, many parents also prefer this name for their December-born babies. Another meaning of this beautiful name is “free person.”
The name Carol is also believed to be originated from the European continental spelling of the English Charles, the Germanic Carl, and the Latin Carolus. Moreover, it could also be the diminutive of the name Caroline.
Some other variations of this name in different languages are Charlize in Afrikaans, Carles in Catalan, Carlu in Corsican, Karlo and Karolina in Croatian, Karel in Czech, Line in Danish, Karlijn in Dutch, etc. Karol, Carole, Carroll, Caryl, and Carole are some alternative spellings of this name. In addition to the US, the name is also popular in countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Wales, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and Scotland. However, there might be some spelling variations in these countries.
It is also quite a popular name for various fictional characters in many Television series and movies. One of the most popular names is Carol Danvers, a Marvel Comics superhero, also known as Captain Marvel. The popular comic and TV series “Walking Dead” also has a character named Carol Peletier. Carol Anne Freeling is also the main protagonist in all three Poltergeist film series. Some other movies and TV series where the name Carol was used are Prancer, Where the Wild Things Are, 30 Rock, and Mister Ed. It is also the name of the main character in Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt and its film adaptation Carol as Carol Aird.
Carol
Unisex
Christianity
English, German
22
Two
1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Carol
- Carol BurnettAmerican actress, comedian, singer, and writer
- Carol Moseley BraunAmerican politician and lawyer; the first African-American woman to be elected to the US Senate
- Carol HeissAmerican figure skater and Olympic gold medalist
- Carol RosenbergerAmerican classical pianist
- Carol KendallAmerican author, who wrote children’s books such as The Firelings and The Gammage Cup
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How To Communicate The Name Carol In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Carol?
The name Carol means ‘a hymn’ or ‘song.’
2. What is the origin of the name Carol?
Carol has English and German origins.
3. Is Carol a popular baby name?
Carol is a popular name in the US. According to the US SSA data, it ranked among the most popular baby names for boys between 1903 and 1965 (1). Similarly, the name ranked among the top 1000 baby names for girls between 1900 and 2006. After which, the name dropped off the list. Hence, it can be deduced that Carol is not a popular name for boys and girls in the US in recent times (1).
4. Are there any fascinating discoveries or breakthroughs made by individuals named Carol in different fields of study?
Carol W. Greider is an American molecular biologist and the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner. Her important contribution resulted in pioneering research on the structure of telomeres, which are the ends of the chromosomes. Carol Davila was a Romanian physician considered the father of Romanian medicine. He is credited with inventing Davila tincture for the treatment of cholera.
5. Are there any notable historical figures or celebrities with the middle name Carol?
Carol I of Romania was the monarch of Romania from 1866 to 1914. During his rule, his country was internationally recognized via the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. Carol Kane is an American actress who received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the movie Hester Street. She went on to star in prominent films like Dog Day Afternoon, Annie Hall, and The Princess Bride.
References:
- Popularity of name Carol.
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